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Charlotte, NC → Atlanta, GA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Charlotte to Atlanta

About 269 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,490–$3,700, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,057 carriers on the Charlotte side and 3,398 in Atlanta.

  • 269 miroad distance
  • 5 h 20 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,490–$3,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 269 miles (228 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 20 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,057 (765 interstate)
Movers at destination
3,398 (1,586 interstate)

Reverse: Atlanta → Charlotte

The route from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA covers roughly 269 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,490 to $3,700 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 20 min.

On the Charlotte side there are 1,057 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (765 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,398 around Atlanta (1,586 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Atlanta.

Charlotte has a population of about 964,784 and Atlanta about 529,110. The two cities have comparable density (2,837 and 3,686 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Charlotte to Atlanta

Full-service estimate for 269 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,200 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,490 $1,820 $2,220
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,490 $3,030 $3,700
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,980 $4,850 $5,920
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,470 $6,670 $8,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$430–$600

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,260–$1,850

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,490–$3,700

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Charlotte, NC → Atlanta, GA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Charlotte (origin)

Harris Teeter LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16362
MC
200790
Based in
Matthews, NC 28105 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
389 trucks, 455 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (704) 844-3656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Max World Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4178043
MC
1608130
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28277 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 118 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (929) 272-4344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freshpoint

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC

USDOT
1795137
MC
653312
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28269 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clear Roadway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3447504
MC
1121363
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28213 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (704) 288-0054 Route Verify on FMCSA

Euro Line Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1466429
MC
553988
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28273 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (888) 969-6913 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clt Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2449060
MC
845309
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28214 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
43 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (704) 668-0998 Route Verify on FMCSA

E L S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Express Logistics Services INC

USDOT
1375017
MC
518134
Based in
Pineville, NC 28134 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (704) 426-0255 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asd Team LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2350036
MC
804467
Based in
Indian Trail, NC 28079 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (704) 234-8358 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,057 movers in Charlotte

Near Atlanta (destination)

The Home Depot

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Home Depot USA INC

USDOT
334286
MC
1060197
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
639 trucks, 1,072 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (770) 600-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lss28 Transportation & Logistics LLC

USDOT
4445950
MC
1751299
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30349 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,000 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (770) 862-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

B A H Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
467100
MC
236232
Based in
Conley, GA 30288 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
160 trucks, 132 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (404) 608-1300 Route Verify on FMCSA

S P Richards Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
233221
MC
1727004
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (770) 779-4332 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ssb Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ssb Logistics LLC

USDOT
1041301
MC
664290
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30326 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
132 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (404) 534-5654 Route Verify on FMCSA

Napa Rayloc Rmds Quaker City Motor Parts Global Parts

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genuine Parts Company

USDOT
3774
MC
168488
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (678) 934-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cdt INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
617228
MC
295835
Based in
Forest Park, GA 30297 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (770) 487-5618 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulldog Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1187702
MC
469637
Based in
Doraville, GA 30340 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (770) 333-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 3,398 movers in Atlanta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Charlotte to Atlanta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,490 to $2,220 for a one-bedroom, $2,490 to $3,700 for a two-bedroom, $3,980 to $5,920 for a three-bedroom and $5,470 to $8,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Atlanta from Charlotte?

About 269 road miles (228 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into Georgia makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Charlotte to Atlanta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Charlotte–Atlanta corridor.